Raireshwar & Kenjalgadरायरेश्वर
Where Shivaji swore the oath of Swarajya, a wildflower plateau that erupts in September.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit15 August to 15 November
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyModerate
Height1350 m above sea level
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyKorle, Bhor
EntryFree · ladder ₹20
About Raireshwar & Kenjalgad
The temple where Shivaji and his companions swore the oath of Swarajya in 1645, cutting their thumbs to offer blood to the lingam. The plateau itself is huge and, from late August, covers itself in wildflowers, a smaller, quieter version of Kaas. Kenjalgad sits at the far end.
What to see and do
- Raireshwar temple and the Swarajya oath site
- Wildflower bloom from late August
- The long flat plateau walk
- Iron ladder access to the plateau
- Kenjalgad at the other end of the ridge
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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